Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces 2014Busch Gardens & Adventure Island

About Busch Gardens & Adventure Island

Busch Gardens Tampa is the ultimate family adventure park featuring an unparalleled combination of up-close animal encounters, award-winning live entertainment and world-class thrill rides. As one of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination in the world.
Right across the street from Busch Gardens, Adventure Island is a 30-acre water park featuring high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages. The park has an unrivaled blend of water slides, corkscrews, waterfalls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other family attractions, as well as a variety of dining and shopping options.

What employees say

“I get opportunities that I could get nowhere else. I have been able to move around the park and work a variety of jobs, learning more with each one.”

“It is very fulfilling and I work with a great team, supervisors, and management.”

“Animals, coasters, and shows; nothing could be better.”

“The people are great and want to make our guests feel special.”

“We are branching out into directions I have never imagined, including having our own television show.”

“They recognize the work being done on all levels to make the park succeed.”